Antonym: Test-27

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Antonym: Test-27

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Question 1

Affirm:

A

refuse

B

reject

C

deny

D

disagree

Question 1 Explanation:

To affirm is to confirm or acknowledge, agree with
The meanings of the other options are:
Refuse: Show unwillingness towards
Reject: Refuse to accept or acknowledge
Deny: Declare untrue; contradict
Disagree: Be of different opinions

Question 2

Robust:

A

lean

B

strong

C

flexible

D

feeble

Question 2 Explanation:

To be robust is to be in good condition, healthy and nourished
The meanings of the other options are:
Lean: To incline or bend from a vertical position
Strong: Having strength or power greater than average or expected
Flexible: Capable of being changed
Feeble: Pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

Question 3

Audacity:

A

quivering

B

cowardice

C

bravado

D

conciseness

Question 3 Explanation:

Audacity is boldness and daring, willingness to change the assumptions or conventions
The meanings of the other options are:
Quivering: A shaky motion
Cowardice: The trait of lacking courage
Bravado: A swaggering show of courage
Conciseness: Terseness and economy in writing and speaking achieved by expressing a great deal in just a few words

Question 4

Credit:

A

discredit

B

debit

C

honesty

D

failure

Question 4 Explanation:

Credit is a pay later system, here it means to purchase goods when you are going to pay on a later date
The meanings of the other options are:
Discredit: The state of being held in low esteem
Debit: An accounting entry acknowledging sums that are owing
Honesty: The quality of being honest
Failure: An event that does not accomplish its intended purpose

Question 5

Deviate:

A

attract

B

continue

C

concentrate

D

attend

Question 5 Explanation:

To deviate is to be different or behave differently and turn off from a course or path
The meanings of the other options are:
Attract: Direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
Continue: Resume or proceed in a certain state, condition, or activity
Concentrate: Direct one's attention on something
Attend: Take charge of or deal with

Question 6

Dormant:

A

acute

B

active

C

able

D

ablaze

Question 6 Explanation:

Dormant is not in active state, not in use and temporarily inactive
The meanings of the other options are:
Acute: Extremely sharp or strongly felt
Active: Disposed to take action or effectuate change
Able: (usually followed by 'to') having the necessary means, skill, know-how or authority to do something
Ablaze: Lighted up by or as by fire or flame

Question 7

Chivalrous:

A

gallant

B

dastardly

C

amorous

D

defiant

Question 7 Explanation:

Chivalrous is someone who is considerate and courteous, usually used for the male gender.
The meanings of the other options are:
Gallant: A man who attends or escorts a woman
Dastardly: Despicably cowardly
Amorous: Inclined toward or displaying love
Defiant: Boldly resisting authority or an opposing force

Question 8

Erudite:

A

illiterate

B

crude

C

boring

D

ignorant

Question 8 Explanation:

To be erudite is having or showing great knowledge gained from study and reading
The meanings of the other options are:
Illiterate: Not able to read or write
Crude: Not carefully or expertly made
Boring: So lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
Ignorant: Uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

Question 9

Despair:

A

sneer

B

compliment

C

irony

D

hope

Question 9 Explanation:

Despair is a profound feeling of no hope
The meanings of the other options are:
Sneer: Express through a scornful smile
Compliment: A remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
Irony: Witty language used to convey insults or scorn, esp. saying one thing but implying the opposite
Hope: Expect and wish

Question 10

Transparent:

A

translucent

B

opaque

C

clear

D

sharp

Question 10 Explanation:

Transparent is a quality that allows light to pass through with little or no interruption
The meanings of the other options are:
Translucent: Allowing light to pass through diffusely
Opaque: Not transmitting light or other radiation; impenetrable to sight
Clear: Readily apparent to the mind
Sharp: Ending in a piercing point; pointed

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